Bursaries and Discounts
Financial support for music lessons and ensembles
Music is for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance and we believe that a cost should not be a barrier to a child who wants to learn music.
We offer a range of financial support for individuals and schools, including bursaries, discounts and payment plans for those who are eligible.
Benefits include reduced and free music lessons, reduced and free instrument hire, reduced and free access to our ensembles, groups and choirs, and free access to other workshops and activities.
These are available to:
- Pupil Premium students
- Care Experienced Young People
- Those with Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
- Those learning an endangered instrument (see info below)
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Low-income families
- Those attending multiple ensembles, groups or choirs
I am so grateful for the financial assistance we have received over the years. As a single parent, it has been invaluable in enabling me to support my child in his musical activities, which would have been quite a struggle to afford had it not been for this generous scheme.
… [Bristol Beacon] have nurtured his talent and given him so many fabulous experiences and opportunities.”
Parent
Our bursaries and discounts
Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium
For those eligible for free school meals and/or those who are service children.
Care Experienced Young People
Care Experienced Young People
For individuals who have spent time in the care of a local authority, for example foster care, at any point during their childhood.
Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
For children and young people up to age 25 with special educational needs and disabilities and who receive an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
Endangered Instruments
Endangered Instruments
For Primary and Secondary aged children learning an endangered instrument, which includes double bass, bass guitar, bassoon, tuba, French horn, oboe, and trombone.
Refugees and asylum seekers
Refugees and asylum seekers
For young people who identify as refugees and/or asylum seekers
Low-income families
Low-income families
For Primary and Secondary aged children from low-income families or those experiencing financial difficulties.
Multi-ensemble discounts
Multi-ensemble discounts
For Primary and Secondary aged children attending more than one Bristol Beacon ensemble, music group or choir.
Other financial support
Other financial support
In addition to the financial support we offer, there are other funding opportunities including grants, scholarships and tailored support from organisations we trust.
Music lesson & Ensemble Fees
Music lesson & Ensemble Fees
View our standard fees for individual or group music lessons and ensembles, groups and choirs.
Contact us
Are you a parent, guardian or teacher looking to find out more about our music lessons, ensembles, bursaries and schools support packages?
Please get in touch with our Music Education team via bookings@bristolbeacon.org to find out more.
If you require assistance in completing a bursary or lesson/ensemble application, we are more than happy to help too.
Join an Ensemble
Join an Ensemble
Join one of our ensembles, groups or choirs for ages 7 – 18 and begin your musical journey with us today.
Music lessons
Music lessons
Individual or group music lessons for almost every instrument from clarinet to composition, oboe to ukulele. From beginner to advanced level, our passionate and friendly teachers are here to help you develop your musical talent.
Instrument Hire
Instrument Hire
We offer a wide range of instruments for young musicians to hire with bursaries and financial support available.
Funders and supporters
We hugely grateful for the financial support given to our Young Musician’s Programme from these individuals, trusts and foundations.
David and Lesley Freed | Nessa Denman | Paul and Joanna Pearson | Patrick Stonehewer and Sandy Bowcock | Ian and Lois Thorn | The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust | John Bretten Grassroots Memorial Fund via Quartet Community Foundation | Sheila Pollard Grassroots Fund via Quartet Community Foundation
